Thu, 13 April 2006
On that occasion,the 87th time I saw her live,the voice was as clear and fresh as it was when I first saw her. Yes,the tears came,not only among us, but she could barely speak,and when I listen to her emotional (and very short) farewell speech,those memories return. On May 17th,we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of her birth,and the book should be out that month also. As much as I thrilled to her singing so often,she really contributed to my not having a great average in college,but I would do it the same way if I had the time machine running. When you are a teenage opera lover and someone "bigger-than-life' comes along..you never forget...and she was the one who helped to bring me so much joy for so long. God Bless You, my Zeeeenka...I bet today you are singing your "Pace" just as well as ever (with Rosa looking on with envy!!!!!!) With greatest affection, Charlie
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